Speakers

Matthew Rogers, Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity Expert, CISA

Matthew Rogers, PhD, is an Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Cybersecurity Expert in the Office of the Technical Director at CISA and the lead for the Secure by Design initiative for Operational Technology (OT). Before CISA, Matthew specialised in bolting security solutions onto legacy OT vehicle networks.

Sachin Loothra, Lead Solutions Architect, Telia

Sachin is a detail-oriented professional with a keen focus on business and technical processes, bringing over 10 years of experience in designing, implementing, and managing comprehensive cybersecurity controls, with a specialization in Identity and Access Management (IAM). He has extensive experience working on large, multi-phase IAM programs for clients across diverse... sectors, including telecommunications, retail, education, media, engineering/construction, energy, finance, healthcare, and the public sector. Known for his creative and innovative mindset, Sachin thrives in dynamic environments.
Currently serving as a Lead Solution Architect for IAM at Telia, Sachin oversees the overall IAM architecture, ensuring alignment with industry requirements and compliance with security regulations. He is a go-to expert for matters related to identity and zero trust.more

Peter Drissell, Director Aviation Security, UK Civil Aviation Authority

Appointed by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) as its first Director of Aviation Security in 2013 and led the transition of operational aviation security functions from the Department for Transport (DfT) to the CAA on 1st April 2014.  He previously served as Director of Security & Business Continuity for the Home Office for 5 years.  Prior to this,... Peter had served for 32 years in the Royal Air Force from which he retired as an Air Commodore in April 2007.  His last appointments were as Provost Marshal for the RAF and Commandant General of the Royal Air Force Regiment.  Peter was recently was appointed Honorary Air Commodore of 2624 Squadron Royal Auxiliary Air Force based at RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire.more

Manit Sahib, Ethical Hacker & Former Head of Penetration Testing & Red Teaming, Bank of England

Manit is an experienced offensive security expert who is certified by UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) as well as His Majesty’s CESG Check scheme (HMG CHECK). He has over ten years professional experience in both UK Government and private offensive security operations. Formerly, Manit was the Head of Penetration Testing & Red Teaming at the... Bank of England. He is contracted to Global Fund.more

Peter Kaela, Lead Cybersecurity Architect, Scottish Power Energy Networks

Peter Kaela is a cybersecurity architect with a strong focus on business needs and innovation. à la brakes on a car, the desired use-case should drive the safety specification, rather than the reverse. A move from entrepreneurial ventures to complex regulated environments... Showed this is too often the case and gifted me with a passion for large-scale transformations!Currently... owning Security Architecture at SPEN across Operational Technology endpoints and cloud deployments. Successfully delivering critical infrastructure deployments, including privileged access workstations and cloud lab services. Work spans regulatory compliance, infrastructure security, and large-scale transformations, with a particular emphasis on holistic Security Architecture.more

Richard Meeus, Senior Director Security Technology and Strategy, EMEA

Richard Meeus is Akamai’s EMEA Senior Director of Security Technology and Strategy. With more than 20 years of experience, Richard is responsible for designing and building secure solutions for some of the world’s most influential organisations. Richard is an industry expert in cloud computing, enterprise software, and network security. During his time at Akamai,... Mirapoint, and Prolexic, Richard has had held strategic roles across a broad range of projects, including the deployment of DDoS solutions for multinational organisations to protect critical infrastructure and sensitive data. Additionally, Richard is a chartered member of the BCS and a CISSP.more